Inclusion Support Worker

Springwell Alternative Academy, Thornton Rd, Kendray, Barnsley S70 3NG 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs? Do you believe that every child deserves a safe, predictable, and inclusive environment to thrive?

At Springwell Alternative Academy, we believe that education should prepare students for a bright future. We live and breathe our core values every single day. Kindness, Courage, Curiosity and Pride, challenging and supporting our young people to discover their unique strengths.  We work in partnership with local primary and secondary schools to provide alternative education pathways/ day 6 provision.

As an Inclusion Support Worker you will offer more than classroom support. You will make connections, develop relationships and help our pupils navigate the path to a better future. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare the classroom environment to optimise learning

• Support pupils in class to access academic and vocational learning

• Act as a co-regulator for students experiencing emotional distress, employing trauma-informed approaches to foster readiness for learning

• Maintain accurate record-keeping by completing pupil records

• Lead specific activities and sessions

• Implement consistent learning routines at school, in the community and in the family home to boost attendance and engagement

• Utilise approved de-escalation techniques and physical intervention, when necessary, to ensure the safety of students and staff during periods of crisis

About You 

As an ISW you will need to have sensitivity, understanding, patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, alongside excellent verbal communication and active listening skills.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in a school or similar setting 

• Ideally experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs

• A good general education including GCSE Maths and English or equivalent 

• A valid Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

What we offer:

• A values-driven, supportive environment. 

• High-quality personalised training 

• The opportunity to work with extraordinary young people

• Starting salary of £22,864 actual annual salary . 

• 33 hours per week, Mon-Fri, term time only + 5 inset days

• Amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust.

To apply for this role, please click APPLY NOW. 

For additional questions, please contact David Fallis at david.fallis@sppartnership.co.uk

If you are unsure if you meet all the criteria but have an interest in this opportunity then please do submit your application

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs.  We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those  from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If this post isn't for you, please review our other vacancies.  You can find these here.